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| Intermediate Award | : | Postgraduate Diploma /Postgraduate Certificate in Development Studies | | Year of entry | : | 2008 | | Mode of funding | : | Non-Government funded | | Programme code | : | P37 | | Mode of programme | : | Combined mode† | | Class schedule | : | Weekday evenings and Saturday mornings to afternoons. Some meetings may be structured as intensive 1-day workshops. | | Indicative intake target | : | 25 | | Minimum no. of credits required | : | 30 | | Normal duration of programme | : | Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 to 3 years | | Tuition fee (subject to yearly review) | : | HK$2,100 per credit unit | | Application deadline | : | 1st round:29 February 2008, 2nd round:31 May 2008* |
*Applications submitted during the first round will be given priority. There will be no second round of application once the places are filled. |
† Combined mode: Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. For non-local students, they will be admitted to these programmes for either full-time or part-time studies. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time or part-time studies and any changes will require approval from the University. For undergraduate programmes, student visas will be issued for FT study only. |
This programme is designed for: - Graduates from disciplines of relevance to Development Studies, including:
- Asian Studies
- Anthropology
- Communications
- East and Southeast Asian Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Geography
- History
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Public and Social Administration
- Sociology, including Applied Sociology
- Mid-career professionals working in development-related fields, including:
- Corporations
- Educational institutions
- Foundations
- Governments
- International organizations
- Mass media
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Non-profit organizations
The programme caters to local students, as well as overseas students from both developed and developing countries, both within the region and elsewhere. Entry
To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification. One or more years of working experience in a development-related field would be an advantage. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement: -
TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or -
Overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing (IELTS); or -
Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of China mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or -
Other equivalent qualifications
Course Core courses There are four core courses: You can either choose a specialized MSocSc or non-specialized MSocSc in your study: A non-specialized MSocSc requires any four electives from the following: Plus a thesis A specialized MSocSc requires two specialized courses in one of four streams: Plus two electives from the following: Plus a thesis in the chosen specialization Bonus Features
Students will acquire the ability: - To undertake the problem-analysis of current development issues
- To investigate practical problems using a comparatively
- To plan, manage and monitor development projects
- To communicate and collaborate with partners from other countries
- To apply acquired knowledge and skills in a variety of work settings
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